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KU55 VBP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,316 mi
Last recorded115,316 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 115,316 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer side sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer side sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tail box mounting bracket insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play in ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill soft (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill soft (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 103,464 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play in ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill soft (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill soft (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,223 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp broken

unable to check nsr seat belt fully due to a child seat being fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,988 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

nearside non obligatory mirror glass insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2011 46,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

nearside non obligatory mirror glass insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,553 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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KU55 VBP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU55 VBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU55 VBP registered?

KU55 VBP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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